{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 245","outOfStateSupporters":41.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10257042,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to my \"Summer Time, Summer Fun\" project. Your kindness has made a significant impact and has helped me provide my students fun outdoor Summer toys . I am truly thankful for your support.\r\n\r\nOnce again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and for making a difference in the lives of my students. May you and your family be richly blessed for your commitment to supporting education and bringing joy to others.","fullyFundedDate":1778006821693,"projectUrl":"project/summer-time-summer-fun/10257042/","projectTitle":"Summer Time, Summer Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10187443,"letterContent":"I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am to receive your contribution to my project \"Let's Scoot Our Way into Summer\". I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation. My students were so excited when they entered the classroom and saw the scooters. Each student got the opportunity to pick a scooter of their choice. I know they will have a great summer with their new 'ride'.\r\n\r\nThis project won't be possible without people like you. Thank you once again for your contribution, may God richly bless you and your family.","fullyFundedDate":1776122618415,"projectUrl":"project/lets-scoot-our-way-into-summer/10187443/","projectTitle":"Let's Scoot Our Way into Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10165278,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation. Your kindness has brought so much joy to my students and their families, and I cannot thank you enough for your thoughtful contribution.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled to receive their new backpacks, and it was heartwarming to see their excitement as they carefully selected the perfect one for themselves. Your donation has not only provided them with a practical item for school but has also will give them a sense of pride and ownership in their education. It is moments like these that remind us of the impact we can have on the lives of others through simple acts of kindness.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, their families, and myself, I thank you once again for your interest in our classroom and for your thoughtful donation. Your generosity has created a sense of excitement and optimism as we move forward in our educational journey together. May God Richly Bless YOU and your family.","fullyFundedDate":1778006819973,"projectUrl":"project/backpacks-for-2026-2027-school-year/10165278/","projectTitle":"Backpacks for 2026-2027 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10219294,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation in support of my students' education. Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students were absolutely thrilled when we received the variety of snacks. Their excitement was evident as they explored the different options available to them. Thanks to your donation, students now have a range of snacks to enjoy during the school day and after-school activities.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also become an important part of our classroom reward system. They serve as a highly motivating incentive that encourages positive behavior, hard work, and academic effort. In fact, many students are so excited about the snack choices that they often select them over other rewards!\r\n\r\nThank you for your thoughtfulness and for investing in the well-being and success of my students. Your generosity helps create a positive and supportive learning environment where children can thrive.\r\n\r\nMay God continue to bless you and your family for your kindness and generosity","fullyFundedDate":1778007457769,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-snacks-oh-my/10219294/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Snacks, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10164872,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our project, \"Headphones for First Graders.\" This project would not have been possible without the support of caring individuals like you.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to receive their new headphones. They loved the bright colors and how comfortably they fit. The headphones have already become an important part of our daily learning. Students use them during Reading and Math Workshop, allowing them to focus on their work without disturbing others. This has helped create a more productive and engaging learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness, generosity, and support of our classroom. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in the lives of my students and helping them grow academically every day.\r\n\r\nMay God richly bless you and your family for your generosity and willingness to invest in the education of our children.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for helping my students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1777480806461,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-first-graders/10164872/","projectTitle":"Headphones for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":5599957,"projectId":10165992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM project for the 4th grade students at PS 245! Your generosity and kindness will make a meaningful difference in our classroom and help bring exciting hands-on learning experiences to life.\r\nBecause of your support, our students will have access to materials and opportunities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. These experiences inspire curiosity and help students build confidence as young scientists, engineers, and innovators.\r\n\r\nOur students are truly excited, and we are incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in their education and future. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us create engaging learning opportunities that our students will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1774385557351,"projectUrl":"project/stem-kits-for-kids/10165992/","projectTitle":"STEM Kits for Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eichstadt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5599957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689710302389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-eichstadtlearnstocode"},{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":10229395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my project. My students love the cash register. They love to taking turns role-playing as cashiers and customers. They can press numbers, scan items and bag the food. Students also have the opportunity to sort items into categories for easy shopping. Some students love to say what would you like to order. It has been an really exciting center in my classroom for my students. I have noticed that they are listening more to each other. Thank you so much again for helping to fund my project.","fullyFundedDate":1778223711195,"projectUrl":"project/target-junior-station/10229395/","projectTitle":"Target Junior Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"},{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":10221958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my project. My students are loving all of the supplies. They are loving the Engineer A Coaster Activity Set. They are learning concepts such as motion, angles and problem solving. It also encourages experimentation and creative thinking. The Vehicle Builder allows my students to build trucks, cars and imaginative vehicles. The magnets are very durable for my students which makes it easy for them to use. Thank you so much again for funding my project and helping my students be creative thinkers and problem solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1777919230113,"projectUrl":"project/construction-zone/10221958/","projectTitle":"Construction Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"},{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":10118490,"letterContent":"My students are loving the pizza maker. Every day a student is making me some kind of pizza and giving it to me in the little pizza box. They love putting the pizza in the oven and pretending to cook it. They also love making tacos. They will make a taco and put different toppings on it. I take them outside daily and they love using the bubble wands. We love eating the goldfish for a snack to get us to the end of the day. Thank you so much again for all of the supplies, including the sunglasses and treats.","fullyFundedDate":1776098999695,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-little-hands-create/10118490/","projectTitle":"Help Our Little Hands Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10188749,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to support my classroom. Because of your kindness, we now have the color ink needed to bring our learning materials to life.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, I print lesson plans, student worksheets, newsletters, and anchor charts that help guide instruction each day. Having access to color ink makes a meaningful difference—it allows important concepts to stand out, supports visual learners, and helps students stay engaged and excited about their work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that my students have access to high-quality, vibrant materials that enhance their understanding and make learning more enjoyable. I truly appreciate your support and the impact you are making in our classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful contribution. May God richly bless you and your family.","fullyFundedDate":1776124206182,"projectUrl":"project/add-more-color-to-our-room/10188749/","projectTitle":"Add More Color to Our Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":10005397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my project. My students are loving the alphabet and number tracing activities. It is helping them strengthen their find motor skills so that they can write their letters and numbers on their own. The alphabet puzzles helps children link letters to sounds, which is a key step toward reading. The create a path allows children to figure out how to create or follow a path. They are making decisions on how to create the path. Thank you so much again for funding my project. You hold a special place in my. heart.","fullyFundedDate":1771025567499,"projectUrl":"project/number-and-letter-fun/10005397/","projectTitle":"Number and Letter Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10164880,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to support my students' education. My students were absolutely thrilled when we received the variety of snacks.\r\n\r\nNow, they have a range of snack options to choose from during the day and after school. Additionally, snacks are part of my reward system, which has proven to be a highly motivating incentive—sometimes, they even choose snacks over other prizes!\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtfulness and generosity. 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